Queens Violent Crime Attorney
Violent Crime Charges against Immigrants
When an immigrant is arrested or named as a suspect in a violent crime, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are often alerted to the fact and will move to have the individual deported. Being charged with any type of crime will place your immigration status at risk, and if you don't take effective action to achieve a reduction or removal of criminal charges, you may find yourself the subject of a criminal deportation.
There are numerous violent crimes listed in the New York Code. Some of the most common include:
- Assault and battery
- Criminal possession of a weapon
- Robbery
- Rape
- Burglary
If you have been charged with any form of violent crime, it is vital to contact a Queens criminal defense attorney who has an in-depth understanding of immigration law and how your criminal charges may impact your ability to stay legally in this country. It is not advisable to make any statements to the police or to immigration officers before you have received legal advice, as you run the risk of incriminating yourself and weakening your defense options.
Violent Crime Lawyer in Queens
When you come to the offices of Musa-Obregon & Associates, you will benefit from our unique background in both criminal defense and immigration law. Our focus is representing New Yorkers who are in this country on a green card or employment-based visa and who have been charged with crimes that place them in danger of being removed. We will provide you with an in-depth consultation in order to determine the best approach for having your charges dropped and arguing against any alleged grounds for deportation. Our goal in every case is constructing a deportation-proof result that will preserve your freedom to stay in this country and protect you from the penalties of a criminal conviction.
Contact a Queens violent crime attorney for effective defense against criminal charges which place you at risk of being deported.